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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.93, 359.93 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.93, 359.93 and 178.13 is: 245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.93 : 359.93 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.93/359.93 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.93x = 359.93 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.93x = 64,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,113.44/260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.71

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