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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 358.72 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 358.72 and 181.68 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 358.72 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/358.72 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 358.72 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 65,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,172.25/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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