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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 359.42 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 359.42 and 173.06 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 359.42 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/359.42 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 359.42 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 62,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,201.23/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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