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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 867.40 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 867.40 and 167.32 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 867.40 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/867.40 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 867.40 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 145,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,133.37/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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