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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.23, 543.17 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.23, 543.17 and 167.20 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.23 : 543.17 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.23/543.17 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.23x = 543.17 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.23x = 90,817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,817.19/362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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