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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.09, 361.36 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.09, 361.36 and 168.68 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.09 : 361.36 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.09/361.36 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.09x = 361.36 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.09x = 60,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,955.32/262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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