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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.55, 543.39 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.55, 543.39 and 167.28 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.55 : 543.39 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.55/543.39 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.55x = 543.39 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.55x = 90,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,899.69/362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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