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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.07, 389.81 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.07, 389.81 and 113.77 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.07 : 389.81 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.07/389.81 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.07x = 389.81 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.07x = 44,346.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,346.17/260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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