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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 390.61 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 390.61 and 169.28 is: 253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 390.61 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/390.61 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 390.61 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 66,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,122.60/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.81

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