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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.93, 866.94 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.93, 866.94 and 167.07 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.93 : 866.94 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.93/866.94 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.93x = 866.94 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.93x = 144,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,838.83/577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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