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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 558.25 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 558.25 and 112.24 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 558.25 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/558.25 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 558.25 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 62,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,654.98/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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