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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.55, 557.40 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.55, 557.40 and 166.19 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.55 : 557.40 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.55/557.40 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.55x = 557.40 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.55x = 92,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,631.52/371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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