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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 360.08 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 360.08 and 182.55 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 360.08 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/360.08 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 360.08 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 65,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,732.60/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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