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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.05, 559.34 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.05, 559.34 and 167.58 is: 251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.05 : 559.34 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.05/559.34 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.05x = 559.34 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.05x = 93,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,734.20/373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.26

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