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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 359.08 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 359.08 and 171.65 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 359.08 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/359.08 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 359.08 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 61,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,635.92/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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