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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.83, 391.64 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.83, 391.64 and 163.95 is: 246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.83 : 391.64 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.83/391.64 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.83x = 391.64 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.83x = 64,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,206.60/260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.16

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