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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.71, 868.19 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.71, 868.19 and 167.84 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.71 : 868.19 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.71/868.19 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.71x = 868.19 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.71x = 145,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,717.01/578.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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