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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.37, 560.28 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.37, 560.28 and 167.86 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.37 : 560.28 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.37/560.28 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.37x = 560.28 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.37x = 94,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,045.80/373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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