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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 361.02 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 361.02 and 184.44 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 361.02 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/361.02 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 361.02 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 66,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,586.53/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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