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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 390.28 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 390.28 and 174.08 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 390.28 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/390.28 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 390.28 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 67,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,939.94/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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