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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.14, 828.24 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.14, 828.24 and 167.36 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.14 : 828.24 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.14/828.24 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.14x = 828.24 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.14x = 138,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,614.25/552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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