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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 751.62 and 167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 751.62 and 167.37 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 751.62 = 167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/751.62 = 167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 751.62 × 167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 125,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,795.51/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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