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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.59, 558.98 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.59, 558.98 and 112.58 is: 168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.59 : 558.98 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.59/558.98 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.59x = 558.98 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.59x = 62,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,929.97/372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.90

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