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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 539.78 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 539.78 and 167.50 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 539.78 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/539.78 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 539.78 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 90,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,413.15/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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