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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.33, 558.63 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.33, 558.63 and 177.39 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.33 : 558.63 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.33/558.63 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.33x = 558.63 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.33x = 99,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,095.38/372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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