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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 390.96 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 390.96 and 169.56 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 390.96 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/390.96 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 390.96 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 66,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,291.18/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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