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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.10, 559.90 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.10, 559.90 and 167.76 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.10 : 559.90 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.10/559.90 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.10x = 559.90 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.10x = 93,928.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,928.82/373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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