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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 387.70 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 387.70 and 167.34 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 387.70 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/387.70 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 387.70 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 64,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,877.72/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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