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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.03, 358.76 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.03, 358.76 and 172.55 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.03 : 358.76 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.03/358.76 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.03x = 358.76 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.03x = 61,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,901.38/260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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