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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.30, 558.22 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.30, 558.22 and 166.83 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.30 : 558.22 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.30/558.22 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.30x = 558.22 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.30x = 93,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,124.22/372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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