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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 390.66 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 390.66 and 174.15 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 390.66 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/390.66 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 390.66 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 68,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,031.92/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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