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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 557.76 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 557.76 and 166.30 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 557.76 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/557.76 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 557.76 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 92,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,755.49/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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