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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.74, 557.74 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.74, 557.74 and 166.29 is: 249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.74 : 557.74 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.74/557.74 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.74x = 557.74 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.74x = 92,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,742.96/371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.49

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