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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.72, 836.61 and 167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.72, 836.61 and 167.70 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.72 : 836.61 = 167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.72/836.61 = 167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.72x = 836.61 × 167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.72x = 140,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,303.26/557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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