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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.75, 391.10 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.75, 391.10 and 116.44 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.75 : 391.10 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.75/391.10 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.75x = 391.10 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.75x = 45,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,538.12/260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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