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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.57, 580.86 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.57, 580.86 and 167.94 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.57 : 580.86 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.57/580.86 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.57x = 580.86 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.57x = 97,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,546.72/387.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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