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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.85, 360.08 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.85, 360.08 and 182.42 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.85 : 360.08 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.85/360.08 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.85x = 360.08 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.85x = 65,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,685.12/260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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