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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.53, 387.92 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.53, 387.92 and 167.20 is: 250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.53 : 387.92 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.53/387.92 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.53x = 387.92 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.53x = 64,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,859.67/258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.88

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