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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 559.83 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 559.83 and 167.78 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 559.83 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/559.83 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 559.83 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 93,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,928.28/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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