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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.38, 360.80 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.38, 360.80 and 182.80 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.38 : 360.80 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.38/360.80 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.38x = 360.80 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.38x = 65,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,954.24/261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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