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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.90, 391.23 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.90, 391.23 and 106.79 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.90 : 391.23 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.90/391.23 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.90x = 391.23 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.90x = 41,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,777.50/260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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