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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 558.50 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 558.50 and 179.94 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 558.50 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/558.50 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 558.50 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 100,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,496.49/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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