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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 359.22 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 359.22 and 172.92 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 359.22 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/359.22 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 359.22 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 62,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,116.32/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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