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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 558.86 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 558.86 and 167.13 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 558.86 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/558.86 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 558.86 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 93,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,401.44/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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