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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 358.26 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 358.26 and 176.97 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 358.26 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/358.26 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 358.26 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 63,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,399.48/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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