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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 559.23 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 559.23 and 167.34 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 559.23 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/559.23 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 559.23 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 93,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,581.55/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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