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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.99, 867.12 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.99, 867.12 and 167.19 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.99 : 867.12 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.99/867.12 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.99x = 867.12 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.99x = 144,973.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,973.79/577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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