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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.33, 389.97 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.33, 389.97 and 168.68 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.33 : 389.97 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.33/389.97 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.33x = 389.97 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.33x = 65,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,780.14/260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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