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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.57, 558.95 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.57, 558.95 and 177.55 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.57 : 558.95 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.57/558.95 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.57x = 558.95 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.57x = 99,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,241.57/372.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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