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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.31, 559.31 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.31, 559.31 and 167.47 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.31 : 559.31 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.31/559.31 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.31x = 559.31 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.31x = 93,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,665.41/373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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