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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.73, 388.74 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.73, 388.74 and 167.24 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.73 : 388.74 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.73/388.74 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.73x = 388.74 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.73x = 65,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,010.93/259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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