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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 360.02 and 177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 360.02 and 177.98 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 360.02 = 177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/360.02 = 177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 360.02 × 177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 64,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,076.80/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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