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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.77, 360.03 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.77, 360.03 and 167.55 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.77 : 360.03 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.77/360.03 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.77x = 360.03 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.77x = 60,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,323.03/260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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