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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 359.62 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 359.62 and 177.96 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 359.62 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/359.62 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 359.62 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 63,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,997.98/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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