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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.17, 576.13 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.17, 576.13 and 167.69 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.17 : 576.13 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.17/576.13 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.17x = 576.13 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.17x = 96,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,607.94/384.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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