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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 388.71 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 388.71 and 167.97 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 388.71 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/388.71 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 388.71 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 65,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,291.62/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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