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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.66, 580.06 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.66, 580.06 and 167.28 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.66 : 580.06 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.66/580.06 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.66x = 580.06 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.66x = 97,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,032.44/386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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