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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 359.30 and 173.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 359.30 and 173.00 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 359.30 = 173.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/359.30 = 173.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 359.30 × 173.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 62,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,160.23/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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