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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 390.95 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 390.95 and 164.31 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 390.95 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/390.95 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 390.95 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 64,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,236.99/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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