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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 358.91 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 358.91 and 181.54 is: 250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 358.91 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/358.91 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 358.91 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 65,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,157.19/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.28

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