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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 543.88 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 543.88 and 167.91 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 543.88 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/543.88 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 543.88 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 91,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,322.89/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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