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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.87, 575.33 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.87, 575.33 and 167.63 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.87 : 575.33 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.87/575.33 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.87x = 575.33 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.87x = 96,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,441.73/383.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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