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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.89, 391.71 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.89, 391.71 and 174.76 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.89 : 391.71 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.89/391.71 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.89x = 391.71 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.89x = 68,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,455.24/260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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