Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 507.09 and 167
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 338, 507.09 and 167 is: 250.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338 : 507.09 = 167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338/507.09 = 167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338x = 507.09 × 167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338x = 84,684.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,684.03/338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250.54
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