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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 388.62 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 388.62 and 167.88 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 388.62 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/388.62 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 388.62 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 65,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,241.53/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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