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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 539.91 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 539.91 and 167.54 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 539.91 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/539.91 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 539.91 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 90,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,453.82/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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