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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 360.93 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 360.93 and 178.67 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 360.93 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/360.93 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 360.93 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 64,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,487.36/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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