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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.41, 867.48 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.41, 867.48 and 167.45 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.41 : 867.48 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.41/867.48 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.41x = 867.48 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.41x = 145,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,258.69/578.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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