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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 390.24 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 390.24 and 163.86 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 390.24 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/390.24 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 390.24 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 63,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,944.73/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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