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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.21, 361.77 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.21, 361.77 and 168.98 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.21 : 361.77 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.21/361.77 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.21x = 361.77 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.21x = 61,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,132.48/262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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