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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 543.67 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 543.67 and 167.69 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 543.67 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/543.67 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 543.67 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 91,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,168.02/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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