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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.29, 359.07 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.29, 359.07 and 171.65 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.29 : 359.07 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.29/359.07 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.29x = 359.07 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.29x = 61,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636.07/260.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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