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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.61, 391.05 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.61, 391.05 and 116.32 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.61 : 391.05 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.61/391.05 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.61x = 391.05 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.61x = 45,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,486.94/260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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