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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.69, 391.02 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.69, 391.02 and 106.58 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.69 : 391.02 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.69/391.02 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.69x = 391.02 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.69x = 41,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,674.91/260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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