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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.53, 387.98 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.53, 387.98 and 167.27 is: 251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.53 : 387.98 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.53/387.98 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.53x = 387.98 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.53x = 64,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,896.58/258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.02

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