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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.59, 558.98 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.59, 558.98 and 112.61 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.59 : 558.98 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.59/558.98 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.59x = 558.98 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.59x = 62,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,946.74/372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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