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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 391.17 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 391.17 and 163.18 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 391.17 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/391.17 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 391.17 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 63,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831.12/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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