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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 390.75 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 390.75 and 167.88 is: 251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 390.75 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/390.75 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 390.75 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 65,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,599.11/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.74

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