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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.93, 559.41 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.93, 559.41 and 167.46 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.93 : 559.41 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.93/559.41 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.93x = 559.41 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.93x = 93,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,678.80/372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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