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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 389.98 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 389.98 and 169.02 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 389.98 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/389.98 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 389.98 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 65,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,914.42/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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