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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.47, 558.89 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.47, 558.89 and 167.19 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.47 : 558.89 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.47/558.89 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.47x = 558.89 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.47x = 93,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,441.24/372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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