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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 412.92 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 412.92 and 167.29 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 412.92 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/412.92 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 412.92 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 69,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,076.35/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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