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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.52, 558.87 and 155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.52, 558.87 and 155.98 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.52 : 558.87 = 155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.52/558.87 = 155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.52x = 558.87 × 155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.52x = 87,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,172.54/372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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