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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 359.35 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 359.35 and 171.92 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 359.35 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/359.35 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 359.35 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 61,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,780.89/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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