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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 360.05 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 360.05 and 177.92 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 360.05 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/360.05 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 360.05 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 64,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,060.10/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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