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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.66, 359.61 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.66, 359.61 and 173.30 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.66 : 359.61 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.66/359.61 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.66x = 359.61 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.66x = 62,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,320.41/260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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