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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 359.16 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 359.16 and 171.82 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 359.16 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/359.16 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 359.16 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 61,710.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,710.87/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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