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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.18, 556.96 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.18, 556.96 and 165.90 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.18 : 556.96 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.18/556.96 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.18x = 556.96 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.18x = 92,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,399.66/371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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