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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.66, 390.86 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.66, 390.86 and 169.40 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.66 : 390.86 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.66/390.86 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.66x = 390.86 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.66x = 66,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,211.68/260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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