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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.11, 390.62 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.11, 390.62 and 168.99 is: 253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.11 : 390.62 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.11/390.62 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.11x = 390.62 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.11x = 66,009.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,009.83/260.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.78

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