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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.19, 835.52 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.19, 835.52 and 167.04 is: 250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.19 : 835.52 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.19/835.52 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.19x = 835.52 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.19x = 139,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,560.25/557.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.47

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