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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.04, 361.51 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.04, 361.51 and 168.77 is: 232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.04 : 361.51 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.04/361.51 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.04x = 361.51 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.04x = 61,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,012.52/262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.84

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