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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 389.21 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 389.21 and 167.94 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 389.21 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/389.21 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 389.21 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 65,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,363.09/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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