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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 360.42 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 360.42 and 182.42 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 360.42 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/360.42 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 360.42 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 65,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,746.68/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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