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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.80, 413.64 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.80, 413.64 and 167.44 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.80 : 413.64 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.80/413.64 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.80x = 413.64 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.80x = 69,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,259.88/275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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