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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 359.04 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 359.04 and 173.04 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 359.04 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/359.04 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 359.04 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 62,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,128.28/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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