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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.97, 391.52 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.97, 391.52 and 106.84 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.97 : 391.52 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.97/391.52 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.97x = 391.52 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.97x = 41,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,830.00/260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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