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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.43, 558.70 and 167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.43, 558.70 and 167.00 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.43 : 558.70 = 167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.43/558.70 = 167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.43x = 558.70 × 167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.43x = 93,300.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,300.11/372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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