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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 361.20 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 361.20 and 184.16 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 361.20 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/361.20 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 361.20 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 66,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,518.59/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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