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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 558.21 and 166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 558.21 and 166.47 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 558.21 = 166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/558.21 = 166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 558.21 × 166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 92,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,925.22/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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