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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.82, 392.91 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.82, 392.91 and 180.82 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.82 : 392.91 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.82/392.91 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.82x = 392.91 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.82x = 71,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,045.99/261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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