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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.14, 558.26 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.14, 558.26 and 112.15 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.14 : 558.26 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.14/558.26 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.14x = 558.26 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.14x = 62,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,605.51/372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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