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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.92, 359.97 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.92, 359.97 and 182.24 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.92 : 359.97 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.92/359.97 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.92x = 359.97 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.92x = 65,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,600.93/260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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