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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.84, 866.90 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.84, 866.90 and 167 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.84 : 866.90 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.84/866.90 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.84x = 866.90 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.84x = 144,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,772.30/577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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