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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.37, 558.56 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.37, 558.56 and 177.39 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.37 : 558.56 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.37/558.56 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.37x = 558.56 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.37x = 99,082.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,082.07/372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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