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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 580.54 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 580.54 and 167.47 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 580.54 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/580.54 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 580.54 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 97,225.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,225.41/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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