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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.32, 390.12 and 168.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.32, 390.12 and 168.97 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.32 : 390.12 = 168.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.32/390.12 = 168.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.32x = 390.12 × 168.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.32x = 65,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,918.58/260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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