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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.37, 358.83 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.37, 358.83 and 177.48 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.37 : 358.83 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.37/358.83 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.37x = 358.83 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.37x = 63,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,685.15/260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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