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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.57, 390.58 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.57, 390.58 and 169.34 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.57 : 390.58 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.57/390.58 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.57x = 390.58 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.57x = 66,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,139.65/260.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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