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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 360.36 and 178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 360.36 and 178.39 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 360.36 = 178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/360.36 = 178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 360.36 × 178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 64,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,285.07/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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