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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.34, 828.49 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.34, 828.49 and 167.59 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.34 : 828.49 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.34/828.49 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.34x = 828.49 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.34x = 138,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,846.64/552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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