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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.83, 391.27 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.83, 391.27 and 106.77 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.83 : 391.27 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.83/391.27 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.83x = 391.27 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.83x = 41,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,773.41/260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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