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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.44, 390.40 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.44, 390.40 and 179.32 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.44 : 390.40 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.44/390.40 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.44x = 390.40 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.44x = 70,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,006.53/260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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