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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.43, 562.80 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.43, 562.80 and 167.09 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.43 : 562.80 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.43/562.80 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.43x = 562.80 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.43x = 94,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,036.43/375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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