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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 359.60 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 359.60 and 173.13 is: 239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 359.60 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/359.60 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 359.60 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 62,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,257.55/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.08

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