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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.63, 391.04 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.63, 391.04 and 106.54 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.63 : 391.04 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.63/391.04 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.63x = 391.04 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.63x = 41,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,661.40/260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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