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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.61, 391.46 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.61, 391.46 and 164.49 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.61 : 391.46 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.61/391.46 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.61x = 391.46 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.61x = 64,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,391.26/260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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