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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.29, 559.49 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.29, 559.49 and 167.62 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.29 : 559.49 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.29/559.49 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.29x = 559.49 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.29x = 93,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,780.73/373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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