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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.09, 359.03 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.09, 359.03 and 171.69 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.09 : 359.03 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.09/359.03 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.09x = 359.03 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.09x = 61,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643.97/260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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