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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 390.47 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 390.47 and 163.22 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 390.47 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/390.47 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 390.47 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 63,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,731.70/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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