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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.73, 559.11 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.73, 559.11 and 167.29 is: 250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.73 : 559.11 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.73/559.11 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.73x = 559.11 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.73x = 93,533.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,533.51/372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.94

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