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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 390.30 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 390.30 and 173.53 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 390.30 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/390.30 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 390.30 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 67,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,728.76/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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