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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.26, 828.40 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.26, 828.40 and 167.52 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.26 : 828.40 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.26/828.40 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.26x = 828.40 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.26x = 138,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,773.57/552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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