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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 413.96 and 167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 413.96 and 167.53 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 413.96 = 167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/413.96 = 167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 413.96 × 167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 69,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,350.72/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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