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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.57, 556.81 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.57, 556.81 and 166.07 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.57 : 556.81 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.57/556.81 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.57x = 556.81 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.57x = 92,470.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,470.41/371.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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