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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 359.75 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 359.75 and 177.82 is: 245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 359.75 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/359.75 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 359.75 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 63,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,970.75/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.59

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