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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.01, 360.35 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.01, 360.35 and 182.37 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.01 : 360.35 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.01/360.35 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.01x = 360.35 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.01x = 65,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,717.03/261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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