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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 389.95 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 389.95 and 168.75 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 389.95 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/389.95 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 389.95 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 65,803.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,803.64/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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