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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 575.88 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 575.88 and 167.55 is: 251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 575.88 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/575.88 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 575.88 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 96,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,488.69/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.19

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