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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 558.40 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 558.40 and 166.80 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 558.40 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/558.40 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 558.40 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 93,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,141.12/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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