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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 359.16 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 359.16 and 173.12 is: 238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 359.16 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/359.16 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 359.16 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 62,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,177.78/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.98

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