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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.27, 543.24 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.27, 543.24 and 167.16 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.27 : 543.24 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.27/543.24 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.27x = 543.24 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.27x = 90,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,810.04/362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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