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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.81, 580.14 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.81, 580.14 and 167.31 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.81 : 580.14 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.81/580.14 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.81x = 580.14 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.81x = 97,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,060.32/386.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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