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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 360.66 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 360.66 and 181.60 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 360.66 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/360.66 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 360.66 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 65,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,495.86/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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