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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 558.73 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 558.73 and 112.48 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 558.73 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/558.73 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 558.73 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 62,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,845.95/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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