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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 360.36 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 360.36 and 177.36 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 360.36 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/360.36 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 360.36 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 63,913.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,913.45/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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