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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.67, 829.01 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.67, 829.01 and 167.92 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.67 : 829.01 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.67/829.01 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.67x = 829.01 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.67x = 139,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,207.36/552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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