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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 358.66 and 172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 358.66 and 172.70 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 358.66 = 172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/358.66 = 172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 358.66 × 172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 61,939.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,939.00/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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