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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 412.98 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 412.98 and 167.06 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 412.98 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/412.98 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 412.98 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 68,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,990.37/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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