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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.17, 390.22 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.17, 390.22 and 106.07 is: 159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.17 : 390.22 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.17/390.22 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.17x = 390.22 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.17x = 41,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,388.42/260.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.08

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