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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.91, 413.06 and 167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.91, 413.06 and 167.37 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.91 : 413.06 = 167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.91/413.06 = 167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.91x = 413.06 × 167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.91x = 69,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,133.02/275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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