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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 387.06 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 387.06 and 167.01 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 387.06 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/387.06 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 387.06 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 64,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,642.89/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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