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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.44, 867.55 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.44, 867.55 and 167.52 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.44 : 867.55 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.44/867.55 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.44x = 867.55 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.44x = 145,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,331.98/578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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