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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.72, 539.72 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.72, 539.72 and 167.28 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.72 : 539.72 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.72/539.72 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.72x = 539.72 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.72x = 90,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,284.36/359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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