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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.22, 558.19 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.22, 558.19 and 166.41 is: 249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.22 : 558.19 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.22/558.19 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.22x = 558.19 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.22x = 92,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,888.61/372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.55

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