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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 360.36 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 360.36 and 173.80 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 360.36 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/360.36 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 360.36 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 62,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,630.57/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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