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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.18, 867.12 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.18, 867.12 and 167.20 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.18 : 867.12 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.18/867.12 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.18x = 867.12 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.18x = 144,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,982.46/578.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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