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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.43, 391.03 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.43, 391.03 and 163.35 is: 245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.43 : 391.03 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.43/391.03 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.43x = 391.03 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.43x = 63,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,874.75/260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.27

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