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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 388.76 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 388.76 and 167.64 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 388.76 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/388.76 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 388.76 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 65,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,170.89/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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