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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 558.55 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 558.55 and 177.38 is: 266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 558.55 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/558.55 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 558.55 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 99,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,078.26/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.08

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