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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 391.32 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 391.32 and 157.98 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 391.32 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/391.32 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 391.32 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 61,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,820.73/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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