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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 389.82 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 389.82 and 113.69 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 389.82 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/389.82 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 389.82 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 44,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,316.12/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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