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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 412.52 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 412.52 and 167.52 is: 251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 412.52 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/412.52 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 412.52 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 69,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,105.35/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.26

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