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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 396.34 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 396.34 and 167.25 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 396.34 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/396.34 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 396.34 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 66,288.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,288.93/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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