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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.85, 391.08 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.85, 391.08 and 179.46 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.85 : 391.08 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.85/391.08 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.85x = 391.08 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.85x = 70,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,183.22/260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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