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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.88, 390.80 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.88, 390.80 and 173.96 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.88 : 390.80 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.88/390.80 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.88x = 390.80 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.88x = 67,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,983.57/260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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