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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.62, 359.72 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.62, 359.72 and 182.32 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.62 : 359.72 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.62/359.72 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.62x = 359.72 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.62x = 65,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,584.15/260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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