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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.69, 575.08 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.69, 575.08 and 167 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.69 : 575.08 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.69/575.08 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.69x = 575.08 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.69x = 96,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,038.36/383.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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