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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 391.23 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 391.23 and 116.44 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 391.23 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/391.23 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 391.23 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 45,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553.84/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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