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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.47, 828.71 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.47, 828.71 and 167.72 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.47 : 828.71 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.47/828.71 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.47x = 828.71 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.47x = 138,986.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,986.26/552.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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