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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.37, 389.97 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.37, 389.97 and 168.77 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.37 : 389.97 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.37/389.97 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.37x = 389.97 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.37x = 65,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,813.29/260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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