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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 537.44 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 537.44 and 166.08 is: 248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 537.44 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/537.44 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 537.44 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 89,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,258.04/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.82

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