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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.44, 389.92 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.44, 389.92 and 173.86 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.44 : 389.92 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.44/389.92 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.44x = 389.92 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.44x = 67,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,791.49/260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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