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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 359.61 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 359.61 and 173.22 is: 239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 359.61 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/359.61 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 359.61 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 62,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,291.64/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.11

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