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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 390.84 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 390.84 and 169.14 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 390.84 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/390.84 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 390.84 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 66,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,106.68/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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