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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.04, 558.20 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.04, 558.20 and 166.80 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.04 : 558.20 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.04/558.20 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.04x = 558.20 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.04x = 93,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,107.76/372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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