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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.93, 391.32 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.93, 391.32 and 174.87 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.93 : 391.32 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.93/391.32 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.93x = 391.32 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.93x = 68,430.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,430.13/260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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