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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 539.55 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 539.55 and 167.25 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 539.55 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/539.55 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 539.55 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 90,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,239.74/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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