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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 360.27 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 360.27 and 182.52 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 360.27 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/360.27 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 360.27 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 65,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,756.48/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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