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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.07, 359.01 and 172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.07, 359.01 and 172.59 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.07 : 359.01 = 172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.07/359.01 = 172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.07x = 359.01 × 172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.07x = 61,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,961.54/260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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