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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.10, 559.89 and 167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.10, 559.89 and 167.75 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.10 : 559.89 = 167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.10/559.89 = 167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.10x = 559.89 × 167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.10x = 93,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,921.55/373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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