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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 829.04 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 829.04 and 167.88 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 829.04 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/829.04 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 829.04 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 139,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,179.24/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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