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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 558.20 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 558.20 and 177.30 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 558.20 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/558.20 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 558.20 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 98,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,968.86/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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