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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.61, 360.90 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.61, 360.90 and 177.56 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.61 : 360.90 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.61/360.90 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.61x = 360.90 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.61x = 64,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,079.60/261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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