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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.13, 558.30 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.13, 558.30 and 176.97 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.13 : 558.30 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.13/558.30 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.13x = 558.30 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.13x = 98,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,804.44/372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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