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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.75, 557.81 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.75, 557.81 and 166.46 is: 249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.75 : 557.81 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.75/557.81 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.75x = 557.81 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.75x = 92,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,849.43/371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.77

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