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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 867.72 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 867.72 and 167.58 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 867.72 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/867.72 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 867.72 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 145,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,412.52/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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