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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 359.32 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 359.32 and 173.24 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 359.32 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/359.32 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 359.32 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 62,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,248.60/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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