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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.48, 559.78 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.48, 559.78 and 167.81 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.48 : 559.78 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.48/559.78 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.48x = 559.78 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.48x = 93,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,933.46/373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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