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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 542.39 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 542.39 and 167.27 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 542.39 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/542.39 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 542.39 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 90,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,722.86/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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