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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 358.80 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 358.80 and 168 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 358.80 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/358.80 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 358.80 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 60,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,278.40/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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