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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 557.50 and 166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 557.50 and 166.13 is: 249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 557.50 = 166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/557.50 = 166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 557.50 × 166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 92,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,615.67/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.25

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