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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 867.51 and 167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 867.51 and 167.39 is: 251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 867.51 = 167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/867.51 = 167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 867.51 × 167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 145,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,212.50/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.13

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