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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.59, 359.67 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.59, 359.67 and 177.70 is: 245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.59 : 359.67 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.59/359.67 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.59x = 359.67 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.59x = 63,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,913.36/260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.26

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