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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.94, 360.02 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.94, 360.02 and 167.52 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.94 : 360.02 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.94/360.02 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.94x = 360.02 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.94x = 60,310.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,310.55/260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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