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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 359.54 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 359.54 and 157.04 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 359.54 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/359.54 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 359.54 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 56,459.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,459.58/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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