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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.13, 559.39 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.13, 559.39 and 167.59 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.13 : 559.39 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.13/559.39 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.13x = 559.39 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.13x = 93,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,748.17/373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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