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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 359.16 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 359.16 and 173 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 359.16 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/359.16 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 359.16 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 62,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,134.68/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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