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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 558.56 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 558.56 and 166.98 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 558.56 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/558.56 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 558.56 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 93,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,268.35/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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