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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.49, 390.75 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.49, 390.75 and 116.10 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.49 : 390.75 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.49/390.75 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.49x = 390.75 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.49x = 45,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,366.08/260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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