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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 389.88 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 389.88 and 168.39 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 389.88 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/389.88 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 389.88 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 65,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,651.89/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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