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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.78, 390.62 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.78, 390.62 and 164.12 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.78 : 390.62 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.78/390.62 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.78x = 390.62 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.78x = 64,107.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107.01/260.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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