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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.94, 559.27 and 167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.94, 559.27 and 167.37 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.94 : 559.27 = 167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.94/559.27 = 167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.94x = 559.27 × 167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.94x = 93,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,603.13/372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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