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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.28, 828.54 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.28, 828.54 and 167.56 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.28 : 828.54 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.28/828.54 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.28x = 828.54 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.28x = 138,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,830.16/552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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