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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 389.98 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 389.98 and 168.57 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 389.98 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/389.98 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 389.98 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 65,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,738.09/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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