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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 558.18 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 558.18 and 155.76 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 558.18 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/558.18 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 558.18 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 86,942.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,942.12/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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