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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 558.50 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 558.50 and 177.50 is: 266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 558.50 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/558.50 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 558.50 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 99,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,133.75/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.22

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