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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.06, 361.62 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.06, 361.62 and 168.78 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.06 : 361.62 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.06/361.62 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.06x = 361.62 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.06x = 61,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034.22/262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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