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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 827.97 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 827.97 and 167.22 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 827.97 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/827.97 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 827.97 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 138,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,453.14/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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