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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 558.03 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 558.03 and 115.50 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 558.03 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/558.03 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 558.03 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 64,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,452.47/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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