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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 556.74 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 556.74 and 165.72 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 556.74 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/556.74 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 556.74 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 92,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,262.95/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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