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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 543.60 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 543.60 and 167.54 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 543.60 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/543.60 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 543.60 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 91,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,074.74/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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