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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.11, 559.48 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.11, 559.48 and 167.59 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.11 : 559.48 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.11/559.48 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.11x = 559.48 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.11x = 93,763.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,763.25/373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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