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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 828.88 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 828.88 and 167.76 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 828.88 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/828.88 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 828.88 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 139,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,052.91/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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