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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.29, 557.63 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.29, 557.63 and 176.99 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.29 : 557.63 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.29/557.63 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.29x = 557.63 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.29x = 98,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,696.77/372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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