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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.34, 558 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.34, 558 and 166.72 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.34 : 558 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.34/558 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.34x = 558 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.34x = 93,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,029.76/372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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