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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 579.54 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 579.54 and 167.30 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 579.54 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/579.54 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 579.54 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 96,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,954.14/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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