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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 390.76 and 174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 390.76 and 174.49 is: 261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 390.76 = 174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/390.76 = 174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 390.76 × 174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 68,182.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,182.30/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.69

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