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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.33, 359.39 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.33, 359.39 and 167.15 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.33 : 359.39 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.33/359.39 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.33x = 359.39 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.33x = 60,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,069.41/260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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