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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.74, 836.78 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.74, 836.78 and 167.73 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.74 : 836.78 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.74/836.78 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.74x = 836.78 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.74x = 140,353.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,353.11/557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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