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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.26, 360.10 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.26, 360.10 and 182.68 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.26 : 360.10 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.26/360.10 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.26x = 360.10 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.26x = 65,783.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,783.07/261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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