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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.97, 359.96 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.97, 359.96 and 167.83 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.97 : 359.96 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.97/359.96 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.97x = 359.96 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.97x = 60,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,412.25/260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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