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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.95, 827.91 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.95, 827.91 and 167.20 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.95 : 827.91 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.95/827.91 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.95x = 827.91 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.95x = 138,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,426.55/551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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