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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.17, 867.30 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.17, 867.30 and 167.31 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.17 : 867.30 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.17/867.30 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.17x = 867.30 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.17x = 145,107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,107.96/578.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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