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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.44, 805.98 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.44, 805.98 and 167.20 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.44 : 805.98 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.44/805.98 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.44x = 805.98 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.44x = 134,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,758.47/537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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