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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 390.50 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 390.50 and 173.64 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 390.50 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/390.50 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 390.50 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 67,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,806.42/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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