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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.44, 390.06 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.44, 390.06 and 179.08 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.44 : 390.06 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.44/390.06 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.44x = 390.06 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.44x = 69,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,851.94/260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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