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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.36, 359.08 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.36, 359.08 and 177.34 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.36 : 359.08 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.36/359.08 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.36x = 359.08 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.36x = 63,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,679.25/260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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