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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 557.33 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 557.33 and 166.23 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 557.33 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/557.33 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 557.33 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 92,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,644.13/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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