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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.72, 362.16 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.72, 362.16 and 168.18 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.72 : 362.16 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.72/362.16 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.72x = 362.16 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.72x = 60,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,905.84/262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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