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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.03, 359.12 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.03, 359.12 and 176.99 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.03 : 359.12 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.03/359.12 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.03x = 359.12 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.03x = 63,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,560.65/260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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