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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 389.61 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 389.61 and 168.48 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 389.61 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/389.61 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 389.61 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 65,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,641.49/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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