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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.90, 388.36 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.90, 388.36 and 167.55 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.90 : 388.36 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.90/388.36 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.90x = 388.36 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.90x = 65,069.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,069.71/258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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