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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 388.29 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 388.29 and 167.74 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 388.29 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/388.29 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 388.29 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 65,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,131.42/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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