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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.03, 358.41 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.03, 358.41 and 171.34 is: 236.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.03 : 358.41 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.03/358.41 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.03x = 358.41 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.03x = 61,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,409.72/260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.16

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