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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 413.64 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 413.64 and 167.54 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 413.64 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/413.64 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 413.64 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 69,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,299.18/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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