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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 390.15 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 390.15 and 178.04 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 390.15 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/390.15 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 390.15 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 69,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,462.31/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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