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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.86, 575.76 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.86, 575.76 and 167.44 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.86 : 575.76 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.86/575.76 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.86x = 575.76 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.86x = 96,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,405.25/383.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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