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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.35, 360.61 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.35, 360.61 and 177.38 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.35 : 360.61 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.35/360.61 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.35x = 360.61 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.35x = 63,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,965.00/261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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