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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.63, 390.91 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.63, 390.91 and 116.31 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.63 : 390.91 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.63/390.91 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.63x = 390.91 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.63x = 45,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466.74/260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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