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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 558.27 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 558.27 and 177.60 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 558.27 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/558.27 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 558.27 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 99,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,148.75/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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