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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 558.73 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 558.73 and 116.01 is: 174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 558.73 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/558.73 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 558.73 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 64,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,818.27/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.00

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