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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.57, 867.92 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.57, 867.92 and 167.69 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.57 : 867.92 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.57/867.92 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.57x = 867.92 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.57x = 145,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,544.25/578.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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