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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 390.79 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 390.79 and 169.48 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 390.79 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/390.79 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 390.79 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 66,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,230.32/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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