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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.15, 412.38 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.15, 412.38 and 167.01 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.15 : 412.38 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.15/412.38 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.15x = 412.38 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.15x = 68,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,871.58/275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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