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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.77, 391.03 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.77, 391.03 and 106.57 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.77 : 391.03 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.77/391.03 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.77x = 391.03 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.77x = 41,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,672.07/260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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