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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.01, 835.36 and 167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.01, 835.36 and 167.00 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.01 : 835.36 = 167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.01/835.36 = 167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.01x = 835.36 × 167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.01x = 139,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,502.61/557.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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