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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.14, 558.12 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.14, 558.12 and 177.02 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.14 : 558.12 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.14/558.12 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.14x = 558.12 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.14x = 98,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,798.40/372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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