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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.04, 559.68 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.04, 559.68 and 167.73 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.04 : 559.68 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.04/559.68 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.04x = 559.68 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.04x = 93,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,873.15/373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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