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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 360.48 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 360.48 and 178.32 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 360.48 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/360.48 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 360.48 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 64,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,280.79/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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