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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 390.45 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 390.45 and 116.16 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 390.45 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/390.45 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 390.45 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 45,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,354.67/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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