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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 360.56 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 360.56 and 183.76 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 360.56 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/360.56 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 360.56 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 66,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,256.51/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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