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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 560.08 and 167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 560.08 and 167.90 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 560.08 = 167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/560.08 = 167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 560.08 × 167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 94,037.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,037.43/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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