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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.26, 867.39 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.26, 867.39 and 167.38 is: 251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.26 : 867.39 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.26/867.39 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.26x = 867.39 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.26x = 145,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,186.76/578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.08

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