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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.41, 543.69 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.41, 543.69 and 167.43 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.41 : 543.69 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.41/543.69 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.41x = 543.69 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.41x = 91,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,030.02/362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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