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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 360.28 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 360.28 and 173.69 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 360.28 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/360.28 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 360.28 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 62,577.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,577.03/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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