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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 359.16 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 359.16 and 172.94 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 359.16 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/359.16 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 359.16 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 62,113.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,113.13/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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