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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.96, 390.73 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.96, 390.73 and 169.43 is: 253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.96 : 390.73 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.96/390.73 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.96x = 390.73 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.96x = 66,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,201.38/260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.68

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