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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 392.14 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 392.14 and 168.79 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 392.14 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/392.14 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 392.14 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 66,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,189.02/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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