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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.65, 390.84 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.65, 390.84 and 164.26 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.65 : 390.84 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.65/390.84 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.65x = 390.84 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.65x = 64,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,199.38/260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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