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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.57, 558.87 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.57, 558.87 and 156.15 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.57 : 558.87 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.57/558.87 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.57x = 558.87 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.57x = 87,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,267.55/372.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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