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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.39, 867.58 and 167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.39, 867.58 and 167.53 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.39 : 867.58 = 167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.39/867.58 = 167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.39x = 867.58 × 167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.39x = 145,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,340.50/578.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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