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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.19, 361.97 and 162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.19, 361.97 and 162.61 is: 224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.19 : 361.97 = 162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.19/361.97 = 162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.19x = 361.97 × 162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.19x = 58,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,859.94/262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.49

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