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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.78, 388.30 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.78, 388.30 and 167.45 is: 251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.78 : 388.30 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.78/388.30 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.78x = 388.30 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.78x = 65,019.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,019.45/258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.26

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