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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.45, 390.74 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.45, 390.74 and 116.13 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.45 : 390.74 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.45/390.74 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.45x = 390.74 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.45x = 45,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376.06/260.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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