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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.58, 836.21 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.58, 836.21 and 167.49 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.58 : 836.21 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.58/836.21 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.58x = 836.21 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.58x = 140,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,052.63/557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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