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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.92, 360.10 and 178.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.92, 360.10 and 178.00 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.92 : 360.10 = 178.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.92/360.10 = 178.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.92x = 360.10 × 178.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.92x = 64,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,096.12/260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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