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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 558.59 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 558.59 and 177.36 is: 266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 558.59 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/558.59 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 558.59 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 99,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,071.52/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.01

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