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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 387.86 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 387.86 and 167.04 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 387.86 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/387.86 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 387.86 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 64,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,788.13/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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