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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.17, 390.07 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.17, 390.07 and 167.68 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.17 : 390.07 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.17/390.07 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.17x = 390.07 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.17x = 65,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,406.94/260.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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