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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.43, 359.55 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.43, 359.55 and 177.78 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.43 : 359.55 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.43/359.55 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.43x = 359.55 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.43x = 63,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,920.80/260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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