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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 359.73 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 359.73 and 150.17 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 359.73 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/359.73 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 359.73 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 54,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019.23/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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