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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.13, 559.29 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.13, 559.29 and 167.42 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.13 : 559.29 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.13/559.29 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.13x = 559.29 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.13x = 93,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,636.33/373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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