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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.85, 391.07 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.85, 391.07 and 179.45 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.85 : 391.07 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.85/391.07 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.85x = 391.07 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.85x = 70,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,177.51/260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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