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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.90, 359.86 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.90, 359.86 and 173.56 is: 239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.90 : 359.86 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.90/359.86 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.90x = 359.86 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.90x = 62,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,457.30/260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.39

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