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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 387.87 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 387.87 and 167.64 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 387.87 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/387.87 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 387.87 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 65,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,022.53/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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