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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.69, 557.44 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.69, 557.44 and 166.14 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.69 : 557.44 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.69/557.44 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.69x = 557.44 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.69x = 92,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,613.08/371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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