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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.88, 395.10 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.88, 395.10 and 167.28 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 395.10 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/395.10 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 395.10 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 66,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,092.33/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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