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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.44, 359.26 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.44, 359.26 and 171.83 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.44 : 359.26 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.44/359.26 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.44x = 359.26 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.44x = 61,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,730.77/260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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