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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 543.56 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 543.56 and 167.46 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 543.56 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/543.56 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 543.56 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 91,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,024.56/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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