Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 564 and 167.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 376, 564 and 167.92 is: 251.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376 : 564 = 167.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376/564 = 167.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376x = 564 × 167.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376x = 94,706.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,706.88/376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251.88
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