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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 358.68 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 358.68 and 172.66 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 358.68 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/358.68 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 358.68 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 61,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,929.69/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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