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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.77, 391.16 and 78.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.77, 391.16 and 78.17 is: 117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.77 : 391.16 = 78.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.77/391.16 = 78.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.77x = 391.16 × 78.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.77x = 30,576.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,576.98/260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.26

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