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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 556.41 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 556.41 and 165.54 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 556.41 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/556.41 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 556.41 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 92,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,108.11/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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