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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 359.61 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 359.61 and 170.90 is: 235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 359.61 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/359.61 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 359.61 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 61,457.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,457.35/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.76

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