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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 390.49 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 390.49 and 176.76 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 390.49 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/390.49 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 390.49 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 69,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,024.32/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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