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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.31, 412.65 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.31, 412.65 and 167.18 is: 250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.31 : 412.65 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.31/412.65 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.31x = 412.65 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.31x = 68,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,984.76/275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.57

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