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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 867.81 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 867.81 and 167.69 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 867.81 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/867.81 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 867.81 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 145,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,518.72/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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