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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 358.20 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 358.20 and 177.12 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 358.20 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/358.20 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 358.20 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 63,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,444.38/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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