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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.62, 391.07 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.62, 391.07 and 174.04 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.62 : 391.07 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.62/391.07 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.62x = 391.07 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.62x = 68,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,061.82/260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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