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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 389.61 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 389.61 and 172.13 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 389.61 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/389.61 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 389.61 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 67,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,061.62/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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