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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.82, 836.70 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.82, 836.70 and 167.82 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.82 : 836.70 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.82/836.70 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.82x = 836.70 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.82x = 140,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,414.99/557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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