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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.69, 560.04 and 167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.69, 560.04 and 167.95 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.69 : 560.04 = 167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.69/560.04 = 167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.69x = 560.04 × 167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.69x = 94,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,058.72/373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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