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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 360.60 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 360.60 and 173.92 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 360.60 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/360.60 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 360.60 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 62,715.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,715.55/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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