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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 558.59 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 558.59 and 167.01 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 558.59 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/558.59 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 558.59 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 93,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,289.28/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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