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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.59, 387.69 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.59, 387.69 and 167.16 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.59 : 387.69 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.59/387.69 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.59x = 387.69 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.59x = 64,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,807.09/258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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