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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.20, 558.08 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.20, 558.08 and 166.73 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.20 : 558.08 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.20/558.08 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.20x = 558.08 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.20x = 93,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,047.84/372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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