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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.91, 558.03 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.91, 558.03 and 166.62 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.91 : 558.03 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.91/558.03 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.91x = 558.03 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.91x = 92,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,978.96/371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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