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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.99, 388.56 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.99, 388.56 and 167.06 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.99 : 388.56 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.99/388.56 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.99x = 388.56 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.99x = 64,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,910.89/258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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