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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.05, 387.03 and 167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.05, 387.03 and 167.39 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.05 : 387.03 = 167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.05/387.03 = 167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.05x = 387.03 × 167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.05x = 64,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,783.02/258.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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