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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 413.97 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 413.97 and 167.52 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 413.97 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/413.97 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 413.97 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 69,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,348.25/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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