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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.44, 798.36 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.44, 798.36 and 167 is: 250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.44 : 798.36 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.44/798.36 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.44x = 798.36 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.44x = 133,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,326.12/532.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.41

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