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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 387.59 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 387.59 and 167.48 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 387.59 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/387.59 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 387.59 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 64,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,910.80/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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