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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 359.32 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 359.32 and 173.08 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 359.32 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/359.32 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 359.32 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 62,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,191.11/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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