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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 557.18 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 557.18 and 166.34 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 557.18 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/557.18 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 557.18 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 92,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,680.49/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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