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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.47, 558.81 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.47, 558.81 and 177.26 is: 265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.47 : 558.81 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.47/558.81 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.47x = 558.81 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.47x = 99,051.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,051.87/372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.94

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