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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.49, 558.51 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.49, 558.51 and 177.55 is: 266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.49 : 558.51 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.49/558.51 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.49x = 558.51 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.49x = 99,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,163.45/372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.22

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