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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 558.64 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 558.64 and 156.16 is: 234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 558.64 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/558.64 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 558.64 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 87,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,237.22/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.31

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