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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.94, 391.50 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.94, 391.50 and 174.62 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.94 : 391.50 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.94/391.50 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.94x = 391.50 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.94x = 68,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,363.73/260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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