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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.75, 391.14 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.75, 391.14 and 168.26 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.75 : 391.14 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.75/391.14 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.75x = 391.14 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.75x = 65,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,811.26/260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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