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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.31, 558.58 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.31, 558.58 and 112.32 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.31 : 558.58 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.31/558.58 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.31x = 558.58 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.31x = 62,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,740.11/372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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