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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.26, 574.80 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.26, 574.80 and 167 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.26 : 574.80 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.26/574.80 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.26x = 574.80 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.26x = 95,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,991.60/383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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