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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 827.84 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 827.84 and 167.12 is: 250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 827.84 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/827.84 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 827.84 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 138,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,348.62/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.69

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