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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.45, 558.66 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.45, 558.66 and 115.95 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.45 : 558.66 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.45/558.66 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.45x = 558.66 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.45x = 64,776.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,776.63/372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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