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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.69, 359.71 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.69, 359.71 and 167.44 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.69 : 359.71 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.69/359.71 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.69x = 359.71 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.69x = 60,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,228.52/260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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