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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.97, 390.87 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.97, 390.87 and 164.58 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.97 : 390.87 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.97/390.87 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.97x = 390.87 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.97x = 64,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,329.38/260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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