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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 359.37 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 359.37 and 181.85 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 359.37 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/359.37 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 359.37 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 65,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,352.93/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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