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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 360.60 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 360.60 and 182.80 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 360.60 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/360.60 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 360.60 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 65,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,917.68/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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