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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.90, 359.90 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.90, 359.90 and 173.64 is: 239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.90 : 359.90 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.90/359.90 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.90x = 359.90 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.90x = 62,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,493.04/260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.53

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