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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 359.69 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 359.69 and 173.48 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 359.69 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/359.69 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 359.69 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 62,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,396.36/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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