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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.79, 391.38 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.79, 391.38 and 179.73 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.79 : 391.38 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.79/391.38 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.79x = 391.38 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.79x = 70,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,342.73/260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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