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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 827.85 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 827.85 and 167.13 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 827.85 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/827.85 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 827.85 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 138,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,358.57/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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