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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.35, 558.47 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.35, 558.47 and 112.39 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.35 : 558.47 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.35/558.47 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.35x = 558.47 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.35x = 62,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,765.33/372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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