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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 558.56 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 558.56 and 166.88 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 558.56 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/558.56 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 558.56 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 93,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,212.49/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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