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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 263.52 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 263.52 and 167.27 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 263.52 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/263.52 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 263.52 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 44,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,077.67/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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