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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.88, 360.04 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.88, 360.04 and 173.40 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.88 : 360.04 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.88/360.04 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.88x = 360.04 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.88x = 62,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,430.94/260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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