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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.93, 413.72 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.93, 413.72 and 167.79 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.93 : 413.72 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.93/413.72 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.93x = 413.72 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.93x = 69,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,418.08/275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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