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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.69, 559.05 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.69, 559.05 and 167.27 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.69 : 559.05 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.69/559.05 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.69x = 559.05 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.69x = 93,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,512.29/372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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