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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.03, 828.13 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.03, 828.13 and 167.19 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.03 : 828.13 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.03/828.13 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.03x = 828.13 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.03x = 138,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,453.19/552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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