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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.73, 390.24 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.73, 390.24 and 168.24 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.73 : 390.24 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.73/390.24 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.73x = 390.24 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.73x = 65,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,653.98/260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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