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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.92, 390.04 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.92, 390.04 and 173.32 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.92 : 390.04 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.92/390.04 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.92x = 390.04 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.92x = 67,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,600.32/259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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