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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 390.52 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 390.52 and 167.79 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 390.52 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/390.52 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 390.52 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 65,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,525.35/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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