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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 389.56 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 389.56 and 173.32 is: 259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 389.56 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/389.56 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 389.56 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 67,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,518.54/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.51

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