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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.29, 867.30 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.29, 867.30 and 167.34 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.29 : 867.30 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.29/867.30 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.29x = 867.30 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.29x = 145,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,133.98/578.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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