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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 391.24 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 391.24 and 116.50 is: 174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 391.24 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/391.24 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 391.24 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 45,579.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,579.46/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.75

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