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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.26, 558.40 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.26, 558.40 and 179.76 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.26 : 558.40 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.26/558.40 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.26x = 558.40 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.26x = 100,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,377.98/372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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