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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 361.08 and 178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 361.08 and 178.77 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 361.08 = 178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/361.08 = 178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 361.08 × 178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 64,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,550.27/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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