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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 389.50 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 389.50 and 162.65 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 389.50 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/389.50 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 389.50 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 63,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,349.82/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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