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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 390.46 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 390.46 and 173.58 is: 260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 390.46 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/390.46 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 390.46 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 67,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,776.05/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.47

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