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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.39, 836.22 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.39, 836.22 and 167.42 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.39 : 836.22 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.39/836.22 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.39x = 836.22 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.39x = 139,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,995.77/557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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