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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 360.48 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 360.48 and 183.60 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 360.48 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/360.48 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 360.48 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 66,184.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,184.13/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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