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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.35, 543.66 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.35, 543.66 and 167.45 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.35 : 543.66 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.35/543.66 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.35x = 543.66 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.35x = 91,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,033.15/362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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