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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 359.22 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 359.22 and 173.26 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 359.22 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/359.22 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 359.22 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 62,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,238.46/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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