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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 359.67 and 167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 359.67 and 167.39 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 359.67 = 167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/359.67 = 167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 359.67 × 167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 60,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,205.16/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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