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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 543.43 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 543.43 and 167.19 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 543.43 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/543.43 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 543.43 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 90,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,854.23/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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