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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.23, 389.61 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.23, 389.61 and 173.36 is: 259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.23 : 389.61 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.23/389.61 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.23x = 389.61 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.23x = 67,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,541.57/260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.55

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