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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 360.11 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 360.11 and 182.42 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 360.11 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/360.11 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 360.11 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 65,691.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,691.27/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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