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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.03, 556.54 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.03, 556.54 and 165.53 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.03 : 556.54 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.03/556.54 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.03x = 556.54 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.03x = 92,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,125.04/371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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