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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 558.44 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 558.44 and 179.88 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 558.44 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/558.44 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 558.44 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 100,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,452.19/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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