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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.75, 558.92 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.75, 558.92 and 167.52 is: 251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.75 : 558.92 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.75/558.92 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.75x = 558.92 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.75x = 93,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,630.28/372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.19

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