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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 359.82 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 359.82 and 167.44 is: 231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 359.82 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/359.82 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 359.82 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 60,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,248.26/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.12

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