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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.94, 575.97 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.94, 575.97 and 167.52 is: 251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.94 : 575.97 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.94/575.97 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.94x = 575.97 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.94x = 96,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,486.49/383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.31

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