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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.22, 828.30 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.22, 828.30 and 167.44 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.22 : 828.30 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.22/828.30 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.22x = 828.30 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.22x = 138,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,690.55/552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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