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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 359.68 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 359.68 and 167.28 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 359.68 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/359.68 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 359.68 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 60,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,167.27/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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