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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.09, 558.29 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.09, 558.29 and 177.09 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.09 : 558.29 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.09/558.29 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.09x = 558.29 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.09x = 98,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,865.93/372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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