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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 388.40 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 388.40 and 167.83 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 388.40 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/388.40 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 388.40 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 65,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,183.36/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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