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Finding the Third Proportional to 167.25 and 370.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 167.25 and 370.88 is: 822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.25 : 370.88 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.25/370.88 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.25x = 370.88 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.25x = 137,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,548.27/167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.41

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