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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.56, 867.82 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.56, 867.82 and 167.68 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.56 : 867.82 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.56/867.82 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.56x = 867.82 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.56x = 145,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,516.06/578.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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