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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 361.17 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 361.17 and 184.26 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 361.17 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/361.17 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 361.17 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 66,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,549.18/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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