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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 388.22 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 388.22 and 167.67 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 388.22 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/388.22 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 388.22 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 65,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,092.01/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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