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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.85, 544.41 and 167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.85, 544.41 and 167.95 is: 251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.85 : 544.41 = 167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.85/544.41 = 167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.85x = 544.41 × 167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.85x = 91,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,430.94/362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.98

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