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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.83, 359.58 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.83, 359.58 and 177.80 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.83 : 359.58 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.83/359.58 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.83x = 359.58 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.83x = 63,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,932.19/260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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