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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 539.35 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 539.35 and 167.34 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 539.35 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/539.35 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 539.35 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 90,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,254.83/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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