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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.65, 390.75 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.65, 390.75 and 173.86 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.65 : 390.75 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.65/390.75 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.65x = 390.75 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.65x = 67,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,935.80/260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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