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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.43, 836.26 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.43, 836.26 and 167.41 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.43 : 836.26 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.43/836.26 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.43x = 836.26 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.43x = 139,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,997.45/557.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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