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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.63, 829.08 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.63, 829.08 and 167.88 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.63 : 829.08 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.63/829.08 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.63x = 829.08 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.63x = 139,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,185.95/552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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