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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 558.05 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 558.05 and 166.49 is: 249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 558.05 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/558.05 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 558.05 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 92,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,909.74/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.74

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