Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 837 and 167.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 558, 837 and 167.99 is: 251.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558 : 837 = 167.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558/837 = 167.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558x = 837 × 167.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558x = 140,603.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,603.45/558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251.98
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