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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 359.10 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 359.10 and 182.76 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 359.10 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/359.10 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 359.10 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 65,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,629.12/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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