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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 835.90 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 835.90 and 167.40 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 835.90 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/835.90 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 835.90 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 139,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,929.24/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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