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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.61, 558.92 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.61, 558.92 and 156.04 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.61 : 558.92 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.61/558.92 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.61x = 558.92 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.61x = 87,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,213.88/372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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