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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 558.60 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 558.60 and 156.02 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 558.60 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/558.60 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 558.60 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 87,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,152.77/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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