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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 388.80 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 388.80 and 174 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 388.80 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/388.80 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 388.80 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 67,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,651.20/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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