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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.30, 558.30 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.30, 558.30 and 167.01 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.30 : 558.30 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.30/558.30 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.30x = 558.30 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.30x = 93,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,242.89/372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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