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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.91, 836.76 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.91, 836.76 and 167.91 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.91 : 836.76 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.91/836.76 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.91x = 836.76 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.91x = 140,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,497.86/557.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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