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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.63, 359.78 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.63, 359.78 and 167.50 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.63 : 359.78 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.63/359.78 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.63x = 359.78 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.63x = 60,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,263.15/260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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