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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.64, 867.88 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.64, 867.88 and 167.74 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.64 : 867.88 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.64/867.88 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.64x = 867.88 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.64x = 145,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,576.23/578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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