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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.21, 557.96 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.21, 557.96 and 166.83 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.21 : 557.96 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.21/557.96 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.21x = 557.96 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.21x = 93,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,083.63/372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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