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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 412.83 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 412.83 and 167.67 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 412.83 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/412.83 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 412.83 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 69,219.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,219.21/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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