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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 359.43 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 359.43 and 183.18 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 359.43 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/359.43 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 359.43 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 65,840.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,840.39/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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