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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.47, 558.77 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.47, 558.77 and 177.53 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.47 : 558.77 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.47/558.77 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.47x = 558.77 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.47x = 99,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,194.76/372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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