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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.70, 561.52 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.70, 561.52 and 166.22 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.70 : 561.52 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.70/561.52 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.70x = 561.52 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.70x = 93,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,335.85/374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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