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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 358.89 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 358.89 and 171.69 is: 236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 358.89 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/358.89 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 358.89 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 61,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,615.83/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.82

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