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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 390.24 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 390.24 and 161.52 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 390.24 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/390.24 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 390.24 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 63,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,031.65/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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