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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.65, 867.78 and 167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.65, 867.78 and 167.65 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.65 : 867.78 = 167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.65/867.78 = 167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.65x = 867.78 × 167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.65x = 145,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,483.32/578.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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