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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.85, 359.80 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.85, 359.80 and 167.45 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.85 : 359.80 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.85/359.80 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.85x = 359.80 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.85x = 60,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,245.87/260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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