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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 389.96 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 389.96 and 162.40 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 389.96 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/389.96 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 389.96 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 63,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,329.50/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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