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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.40, 361.96 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.40, 361.96 and 168.96 is: 233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.40 : 361.96 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.40/361.96 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.40x = 361.96 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.40x = 61,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,156.76/262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.07

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