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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.87, 387.96 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.87, 387.96 and 167.52 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.87 : 387.96 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.87/387.96 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.87x = 387.96 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.87x = 64,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,991.06/258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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