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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 391.02 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 391.02 and 116.36 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 391.02 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/391.02 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 391.02 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 45,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,499.09/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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