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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 387.36 and 167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 387.36 and 167.71 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 387.36 = 167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/387.36 = 167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 387.36 × 167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 64,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,964.15/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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