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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 391.59 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 391.59 and 180.06 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 391.59 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/391.59 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 391.59 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 70,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,509.70/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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