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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.57, 867.98 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.57, 867.98 and 167.73 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.57 : 867.98 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.57/867.98 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.57x = 867.98 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.57x = 145,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,581.95/578.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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