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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.23, 558.63 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.23, 558.63 and 166.94 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.23 : 558.63 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.23/558.63 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.23x = 558.63 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.23x = 93,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,254.90/372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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