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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.05, 557.84 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.05, 557.84 and 166.58 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.05 : 557.84 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.05/557.84 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.05x = 557.84 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.05x = 92,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,922.20/372.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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