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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.29, 557.96 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.29, 557.96 and 166.68 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.29 : 557.96 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.29/557.96 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.29x = 557.96 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.29x = 92,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,999.94/372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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