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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 544.04 and 167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 544.04 and 167.70 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 544.04 = 167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/544.04 = 167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 544.04 × 167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 91,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,231.95/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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