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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.44, 867.63 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.44, 867.63 and 167.57 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.44 : 867.63 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.44/867.63 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.44x = 867.63 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.44x = 145,384.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,384.42/578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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