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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 543.64 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 543.64 and 167.29 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 543.64 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/543.64 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 543.64 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 90,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,944.59/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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