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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.52, 558.80 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.52, 558.80 and 156.08 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.52 : 558.80 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.52/558.80 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.52x = 558.80 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.52x = 87,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,217.50/372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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