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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 359.56 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 359.56 and 182.06 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 359.56 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/359.56 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 359.56 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 65,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,461.49/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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