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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 559.08 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 559.08 and 167.20 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 559.08 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/559.08 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 559.08 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 93,478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,478.18/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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