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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.15, 580.81 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.15, 580.81 and 167.81 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.15 : 580.81 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.15/580.81 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.15x = 580.81 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.15x = 97,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,465.09/387.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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