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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.47, 390.69 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.47, 390.69 and 169.11 is: 253.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.47 : 390.69 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.47/390.69 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.47x = 390.69 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.47x = 66,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,069.59/260.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.66

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