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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 543.67 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 543.67 and 167.74 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 543.67 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/543.67 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 543.67 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 91,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,193.43/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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