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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 391.02 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 391.02 and 163.10 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 391.02 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/391.02 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 391.02 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 63,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,775.36/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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