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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.99, 558.08 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.99, 558.08 and 166.58 is: 249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.99 : 558.08 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.99/558.08 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.99x = 558.08 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.99x = 92,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,961.34/371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.91

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