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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 558.60 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 558.60 and 166.86 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 558.60 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/558.60 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 558.60 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 93,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,207.37/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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