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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 557.26 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 557.26 and 165.95 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 557.26 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/557.26 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 557.26 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 92,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,477.30/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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