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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 359.62 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 359.62 and 182.18 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 359.62 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/359.62 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 359.62 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 65,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,515.57/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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