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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.07, 360.39 and 173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.07, 360.39 and 173.59 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.07 : 360.39 = 173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.07/360.39 = 173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.07x = 360.39 × 173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.07x = 62,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,560.10/261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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