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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.47, 557.28 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.47, 557.28 and 166.05 is: 249.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.47 : 557.28 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.47/557.28 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.47x = 557.28 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.47x = 92,536.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,536.34/371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.11

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