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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 558.74 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 558.74 and 166.95 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 558.74 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/558.74 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 558.74 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 93,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,282.06/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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