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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 359.94 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 359.94 and 173.43 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 359.94 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/359.94 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 359.94 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 62,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,424.39/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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