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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 558.10 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 558.10 and 177.22 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 558.10 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/558.10 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 558.10 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 98,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,905.53/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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