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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.67, 390.85 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.67, 390.85 and 173.70 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.67 : 390.85 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.67/390.85 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.67x = 390.85 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.67x = 67,890.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,890.65/260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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