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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.35, 557.76 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.35, 557.76 and 177.08 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.35 : 557.76 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.35/557.76 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.35x = 557.76 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.35x = 98,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,766.02/372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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