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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.94, 390.60 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.94, 390.60 and 174.35 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.94 : 390.60 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.94/390.60 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.94x = 390.60 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.94x = 68,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,099.16/260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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