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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.20, 558.14 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.20, 558.14 and 179.70 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.20 : 558.14 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.20/558.14 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.20x = 558.14 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.20x = 100,297.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,297.76/372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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