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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 359.38 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 359.38 and 167.16 is: 230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 359.38 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/359.38 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 359.38 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 60,074.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,074.44/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.59

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