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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.15, 388.48 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.15, 388.48 and 167.57 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.15 : 388.48 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.15/388.48 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.15x = 388.48 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.15x = 65,096.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,096.76/259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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