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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 361.56 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 361.56 and 168.90 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 361.56 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/361.56 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 361.56 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 61,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,067.48/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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