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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.19, 391.58 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.19, 391.58 and 168.70 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.19 : 391.58 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.19/391.58 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.19x = 391.58 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.19x = 66,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,059.55/261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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