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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 358.98 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 358.98 and 172.80 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 358.98 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/358.98 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 358.98 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 62,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,031.74/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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