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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.47, 358.93 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.47, 358.93 and 181.74 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.47 : 358.93 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.47/358.93 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.47x = 358.93 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.47x = 65,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,233.51/260.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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