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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 362.10 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 362.10 and 246.60 is: 341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 362.10 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/362.10 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 362.10 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 89,293.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,293.86/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.89

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