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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.10, 558.08 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.10, 558.08 and 155.64 is: 233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.10 : 558.08 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.10/558.08 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.10x = 558.08 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.10x = 86,859.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,859.57/372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.43

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