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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 558.33 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 558.33 and 177.12 is: 265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 558.33 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/558.33 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 558.33 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 98,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,891.41/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.84

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