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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.49, 560.03 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.49, 560.03 and 167.93 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.49 : 560.03 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.49/560.03 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.49x = 560.03 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.49x = 94,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,042.20/373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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