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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 361.77 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 361.77 and 179.07 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 361.77 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/361.77 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 361.77 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 64,782.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,782.15/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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