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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 391.44 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 391.44 and 169.74 is: 254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 391.44 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/391.44 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 391.44 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 66,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,443.03/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.70

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