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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 558.16 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 558.16 and 179.84 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 558.16 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/558.16 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 558.16 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 100,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,379.49/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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