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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 359.14 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 359.14 and 177.64 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 359.14 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/359.14 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 359.14 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 63,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,797.63/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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