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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 358.59 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 358.59 and 177.12 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 358.59 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/358.59 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 358.59 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 63,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,514.13/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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