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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.78, 391.24 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.78, 391.24 and 163.26 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.78 : 391.24 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.78/391.24 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.78x = 391.24 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.78x = 63,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,873.84/260.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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