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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 360.10 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 360.10 and 173.68 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 360.10 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/360.10 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 360.10 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 62,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,542.17/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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