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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.27, 359.10 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.27, 359.10 and 167.02 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.27 : 359.10 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.27/359.10 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.27x = 359.10 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.27x = 59,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,976.88/260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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