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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 390.74 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 390.74 and 169.84 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 390.74 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/390.74 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 390.74 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 66,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,363.28/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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