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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 543.96 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 543.96 and 167.48 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 543.96 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/543.96 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 543.96 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 91,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,102.42/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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