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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 389.87 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 389.87 and 168.77 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 389.87 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/389.87 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 389.87 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 65,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,796.83/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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