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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.19, 556.69 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.19, 556.69 and 165.64 is: 248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.19 : 556.69 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.19/556.69 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.19x = 556.69 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.19x = 92,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,211.03/371.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.42

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