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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 389.88 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 389.88 and 173.48 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 389.88 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/389.88 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 389.88 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 67,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,634.43/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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