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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 361.01 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 361.01 and 181.85 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 361.01 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/361.01 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 361.01 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 65,648.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,648.76/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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