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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.43, 558.18 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.43, 558.18 and 177.27 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.43 : 558.18 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.43/558.18 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.43x = 558.18 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.43x = 98,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,948.57/372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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