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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 557.19 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 557.19 and 165.78 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 557.19 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/557.19 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 557.19 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 92,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,370.96/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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