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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.54, 597.94 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.54, 597.94 and 167.50 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.54 : 597.94 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.54/597.94 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.54x = 597.94 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.54x = 100,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,151.12/398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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