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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.70, 836.69 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.70, 836.69 and 167.68 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.70 : 836.69 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.70/836.69 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.70x = 836.69 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.70x = 140,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,295.34/557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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