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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 360.32 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 360.32 and 183.51 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 360.32 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/360.32 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 360.32 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 66,121.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,121.41/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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