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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 359.35 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 359.35 and 175.35 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 359.35 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/359.35 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 359.35 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 63,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,012.02/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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