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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.41, 359.40 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.41, 359.40 and 181.68 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.41 : 359.40 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.41/359.40 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.41x = 359.40 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.41x = 65,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,295.79/260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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