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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.46, 557.14 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.46, 557.14 and 166.12 is: 249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.46 : 557.14 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.46/557.14 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.46x = 557.14 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.46x = 92,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,552.10/371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.16

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