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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 558.88 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 558.88 and 177.74 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 558.88 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/558.88 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 558.88 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 99,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,335.33/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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