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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.36, 538.56 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.36, 538.56 and 167.04 is: 250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.36 : 538.56 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.36/538.56 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.36x = 538.56 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.36x = 89,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,961.06/359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.34

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