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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 827.67 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 827.67 and 167.03 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 827.67 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/827.67 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 827.67 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 138,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,245.72/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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