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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 543.58 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 543.58 and 167.26 is: 250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 543.58 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/543.58 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 543.58 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 90,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,919.19/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.69

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