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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.61, 836.57 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.61, 836.57 and 167.59 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.61 : 836.57 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.61/836.57 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.61x = 836.57 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.61x = 140,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,200.77/557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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