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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 390.16 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 390.16 and 113.74 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 390.16 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/390.16 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 390.16 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 44,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376.80/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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