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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 388.32 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 388.32 and 167.34 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 388.32 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/388.32 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 388.32 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 64,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,981.47/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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