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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.88, 543.16 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.88, 543.16 and 167.02 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.88 : 543.16 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.88/543.16 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.88x = 543.16 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.88x = 90,716.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,716.21/361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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