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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 542.91 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 542.91 and 167.25 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 542.91 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/542.91 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 542.91 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 90,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,801.70/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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