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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 389.24 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 389.24 and 167.76 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 389.24 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/389.24 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 389.24 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 65,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,298.90/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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