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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.15, 558.15 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.15, 558.15 and 177.15 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.15 : 558.15 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.15/558.15 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.15x = 558.15 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.15x = 98,876.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,876.27/372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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