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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.73, 543.37 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.73, 543.37 and 167.46 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.73 : 543.37 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.73/543.37 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.73x = 543.37 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.73x = 90,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,993.65/362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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