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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 413.64 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 413.64 and 167.16 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 413.64 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/413.64 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 413.64 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 69,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,144.06/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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