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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.13, 389.97 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.13, 389.97 and 168.90 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.13 : 389.97 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.13/389.97 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.13x = 389.97 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.13x = 65,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,865.93/260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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