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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 558.81 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 558.81 and 156.12 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 558.81 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/558.81 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 558.81 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 87,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,241.42/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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