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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 539.40 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 539.40 and 167 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 539.40 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/539.40 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 539.40 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 90,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,079.80/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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