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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.40, 867.62 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.40, 867.62 and 167.55 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.40 : 867.62 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.40/867.62 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.40x = 867.62 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.40x = 145,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,372.46/578.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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