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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 390.66 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 390.66 and 106.48 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 390.66 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/390.66 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 390.66 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 41,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,597.48/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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