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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 359.76 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 359.76 and 178.12 is: 245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 359.76 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/359.76 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 359.76 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 64,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,080.45/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.76

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