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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.01, 559.58 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.01, 559.58 and 167.54 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.01 : 559.58 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.01/559.58 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.01x = 559.58 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.01x = 93,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,748.40/373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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