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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 575.82 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 575.82 and 167.50 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 575.82 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/575.82 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 575.82 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 96,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,449.85/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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