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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 413.32 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 413.32 and 167.32 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 413.32 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/413.32 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 413.32 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 69,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,156.70/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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