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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 388.04 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 388.04 and 167.81 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 388.04 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/388.04 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 388.04 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 65,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,114.21/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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