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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 361.41 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 361.41 and 177.82 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 361.41 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/361.41 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 361.41 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 64,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,265.93/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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