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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.31, 557.16 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.31, 557.16 and 166.11 is: 249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.31 : 557.16 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.31/557.16 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.31x = 557.16 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.31x = 92,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,549.85/371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.25

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