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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 866.73 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 866.73 and 167.07 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 866.73 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/866.73 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 866.73 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 144,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,804.58/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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