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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 580.50 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 580.50 and 167.64 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 580.50 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/580.50 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 580.50 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 97,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,315.02/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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