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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 360.04 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 360.04 and 178.16 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 360.04 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/360.04 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 360.04 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 64,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,144.73/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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