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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.21, 556.89 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.21, 556.89 and 165.82 is: 248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.21 : 556.89 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.21/556.89 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.21x = 556.89 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.21x = 92,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,343.50/371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.76

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