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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.95, 559.43 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.95, 559.43 and 167.47 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.95 : 559.43 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.95/559.43 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.95x = 559.43 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.95x = 93,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,684.53/372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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