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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.76, 867.89 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.76, 867.89 and 167.81 is: 251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.76 : 867.89 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.76/867.89 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.76x = 867.89 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.76x = 145,636.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,636.23/578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.63

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