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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 359.29 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 359.29 and 167.22 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 359.29 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/359.29 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 359.29 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 60,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,078.68/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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