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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.94, 575.55 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.94, 575.55 and 167.40 is: 250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.94 : 575.55 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.94/575.55 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.94x = 575.55 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.94x = 96,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,347.07/383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.94

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