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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 562.66 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 562.66 and 167.07 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 562.66 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/562.66 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 562.66 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 94,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,003.19/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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