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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 358.72 and 172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 358.72 and 172.48 is: 237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 358.72 = 172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/358.72 = 172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 358.72 × 172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 61,872.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,872.03/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.97

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