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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.61, 575.41 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.61, 575.41 and 167.14 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.61 : 575.41 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.61/575.41 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.61x = 575.41 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.61x = 96,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,174.03/383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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