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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 359.04 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 359.04 and 172.80 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 359.04 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/359.04 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 359.04 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 62,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,042.11/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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