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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.75, 557.42 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.75, 557.42 and 166.52 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.75 : 557.42 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.75/557.42 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.75x = 557.42 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.75x = 92,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,820.60/371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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