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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.94, 390 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.94, 390 and 173.62 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.94 : 390 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.94/390 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.94x = 390 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.94x = 67,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,711.80/259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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