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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.97, 559.53 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.97, 559.53 and 167.55 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.97 : 559.53 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.97/559.53 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.97x = 559.53 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.97x = 93,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,749.25/372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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