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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 558.24 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 558.24 and 115.74 is: 173.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 558.24 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/558.24 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 558.24 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 64,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,610.70/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.57

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