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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 828.62 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 828.62 and 167.72 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 828.62 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/828.62 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 828.62 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 138,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,976.15/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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