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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.19, 558.29 and 179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.19, 558.29 and 179.95 is: 269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.19 : 558.29 = 179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.19/558.29 = 179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.19x = 558.29 × 179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.19x = 100,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,464.29/372.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.93

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