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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.78, 388.35 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.78, 388.35 and 167.25 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.78 : 388.35 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.78/388.35 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.78x = 388.35 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.78x = 64,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,951.54/258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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