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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 360.14 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 360.14 and 177.02 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 360.14 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/360.14 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 360.14 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 63,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,749.30/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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