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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 359.58 and 177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 359.58 and 177.81 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 359.58 = 177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/359.58 = 177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 359.58 × 177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 63,936.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,936.92/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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