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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.88, 360.15 and 177.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.88, 360.15 and 177.99 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.88 : 360.15 = 177.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.88/360.15 = 177.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.88x = 360.15 × 177.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.88x = 64,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,103.10/260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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