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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 557.66 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 557.66 and 166.24 is: 249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 557.66 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/557.66 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 557.66 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 92,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,705.40/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.36

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