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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 360.15 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 360.15 and 183.54 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 360.15 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/360.15 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 360.15 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 66,101.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,101.93/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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