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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 557.47 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 557.47 and 166.32 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 557.47 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/557.47 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 557.47 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 92,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,719.77/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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