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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.17, 543.16 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.17, 543.16 and 167.05 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.17 : 543.16 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.17/543.16 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.17x = 543.16 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.17x = 90,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,734.88/362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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