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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 359.50 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 359.50 and 167.25 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 359.50 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/359.50 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 359.50 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 60,125.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,125.54/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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