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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.66, 391.04 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.66, 391.04 and 116.38 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.66 : 391.04 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.66/391.04 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.66x = 391.04 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.66x = 45,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,509.24/260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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