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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 575.63 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 575.63 and 167.49 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 575.63 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/575.63 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 575.63 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 96,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,409.81/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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