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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 390.71 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 390.71 and 116.17 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 390.71 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/390.71 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 390.71 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 45,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,388.09/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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