Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 360 and 173.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260.76, 360 and 173.64 is: 239.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260.76 : 360 = 173.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260.76/360 = 173.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260.76x = 360 × 173.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260.76x = 62,510.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,510.40/260.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239.72
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