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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.09, 389.50 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.09, 389.50 and 168.52 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.09 : 389.50 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.09/389.50 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.09x = 389.50 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.09x = 65,635.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,635.75/260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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