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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.09, 390.59 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.09, 390.59 and 173.52 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.09 : 390.59 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.09/390.59 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.09x = 390.59 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.09x = 67,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,775.18/260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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