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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.86, 836.64 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.86, 836.64 and 167.86 is: 251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.86 : 836.64 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.86/836.64 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.86x = 836.64 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.86x = 140,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,438.39/557.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.74

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