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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.31, 389.94 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.31, 389.94 and 169.08 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.31 : 389.94 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.31/389.94 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.31x = 389.94 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.31x = 65,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,931.06/260.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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