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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.09, 835.65 and 167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.09, 835.65 and 167.10 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.09 : 835.65 = 167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.09/835.65 = 167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.09x = 835.65 × 167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.09x = 139,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,637.12/557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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