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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 389.89 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 389.89 and 168.87 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 389.89 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/389.89 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 389.89 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 65,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,840.72/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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