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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 360.94 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 360.94 and 183.06 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 360.94 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/360.94 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 360.94 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 66,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,073.68/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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