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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 412.62 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 412.62 and 167.04 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 412.62 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/412.62 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 412.62 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 68,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,924.04/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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