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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 575.20 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 575.20 and 167.13 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 575.20 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/575.20 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 575.20 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 96,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,133.18/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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