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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.86, 414.06 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.86, 414.06 and 167.59 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.86 : 414.06 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.86/414.06 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.86x = 414.06 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.86x = 69,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,392.32/275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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