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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 827.86 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 827.86 and 167.16 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 827.86 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/827.86 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 827.86 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 138,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,385.08/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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