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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.85, 836.77 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.85, 836.77 and 167.85 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.85 : 836.77 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.85/836.77 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.85x = 836.77 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.85x = 140,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,451.01/557.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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