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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.14, 557.99 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.14, 557.99 and 166.60 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.14 : 557.99 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.14/557.99 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.14x = 557.99 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.14x = 92,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,961.13/372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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