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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 557.82 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 557.82 and 166.41 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 557.82 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/557.82 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 557.82 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 92,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,826.83/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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