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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 387.52 and 165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 387.52 and 165.67 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 387.52 = 165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/387.52 = 165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 387.52 × 165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 64,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,201.43/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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